⚽ Sportsbet.io ⚽ Spanish La Liga ⚽ Football Pool Discussion Thread 2023/2024

[slaman29]

Yeah tomahawk9 well done man, go and celebrate, you and your team totally deserve this.

Shame to Atletico for such a poor defence of the title. Shame to Barca for allowing their club to become an ineffective challenger. Shame to Sevilla for choking (as usual).

About Barca win tonight - finally. It looked that we can win confident, but that Mallorca goal in 2nd half didn't let to have calm ending. Good to see Fati back, I hope that this time it will be for long.

This was also my personal highlight. So much love for that boy/man.

[Zanab247]

Getafe vs Real Betis is an interesting match we need to watch to know who will go far in this tournament. I believe Real Betis will defeat Getafe team 2-1 for the favour of Betis team because their performance is very good compare to Getafe which their strikers are still lacking in the areas of achieving early goals from any match in this season. I think it will be difficult for Getafe to defeat Betis in this match because Betis players are very ready to achieve many goals from this match to improve their points.

[darxiaomi]

Well there are 4 dates left and everything is still open in this League, obviously taking out the champion.
Let's see how Villarreal focus on the tournament again as they need to enter Europe again after their magical participation in this year's Champions League.

[slaman29]

Well there are 4 dates left and everything is still open in this League, obviously taking out the champion.
Let's see how Villarreal focus on the tournament again as they need to enter Europe again after their magical participation in this year's Champions League.

Imagine winning the Europa League against Manchester United in one season, then getting to the semifinals of Champions League in the next season, and then finding that you may not even be in Europa the following season. Villarreal need to get 2 wins and hope Sociedad lose 1 game to get into the Europa qualification spot but now they have nothing left to fight for they should have full motivations.

Barca need 1 win and 1 draw to guarantee UCL, I'll rest easy if they win a tough match against Betis, which should help Villarreal's cause anyway!

[Trofo]

New challenge is up guys, go take your pick.

We have a great game in LaLiga this week, Betis vs. Barcelona which should give us a lot of answers regarding final positions. I am expecting a though game with couple of goals and probably a point for each team.

[slaman29]

New challenge is up guys, go take your pick.

We have a great game in LaLiga this week, Betis vs. Barcelona which should give us a lot of answers regarding final positions. I am expecting a though game with couple of goals and probably a point for each team.

Thanks for the challenge again, nice to win something out of the blue and unexpected when you look at your own regular bets and wonder what went wrong. Big pity that I had Real on my ticket but missed some other cricket games (I have a wierd thing with putting 1.55 cricket odds).

Barca's got super good odds to win too, and you're right, we should be able to know how the top 4 will look, and maybe even with 2 games left not much changes for top 4. Villareal is the biggest winner if Barca wins

[buwaytress]

Yeah I've got Barca on my sights too for a simple odds doubler, and will probably reup on them again tomorrow and Saturday heh, if my bets are alive by then. They're probably in UCL already but 1 more win takes them to 1 point away from mathematical guarantee. They'll want to do that and focus on early preps for next season.

Always thought EPL was the favourites of clutch players but Benzema has been redefining La Liga... Or Real.

yeah, I think that Real is getting their points by Benzema in last fifteen minutes
did not read or checked, but I have a feeling that within 75 minutes Real would be middle table, so many last minute wins that I remember, Sevilla was the last one

A bit off topic, but last night just found a way to beef up their scores even more... getting to qualification against:
-  PSG at 78th minute of 2nd leg.
-  Chelsea 90+6th minute 2nd leg
-  City 90+5th minute 2nd leg

The semifinal was remarkable that City led from 2' of first leg til 89' of 2nd leg.

[darxiaomi]

is that you can't find a rational explanation for what happens on European Cup nights with Real Madrid.
Note that if you analyze it coldly, Real Madrid scored 6 goals in the entire key without practically ever attacking. And he scored 6 goals against a team that receives almost no goals.

[tomahawk9]

We have a great game in LaLiga this week, Betis vs. Barcelona which should give us a lot of answers regarding final positions. I am expecting a though game with couple of goals and probably a point for each team.

it's gonna be a cracking game! If i'm not mistaken, since this is their first game at home after winning the Copa del Rey, Betis will show off the trophy to the fans, so i reckon the players will be highly motivated on the weekend, wouldn't surprise if they stun Barcelona for a second time this season (they beat them at the Camp Nou in the first leg)

Note that if you analyze it coldly, Real Madrid scored 6 goals in the entire key without practically ever attacking. And he scored 6 goals against a team that receives almost no goals.

City conceded 21 goals in 34 league games. To score 6 in just two crucial games against a defensive juggernaut like City is such a massive achievement from Madrid, specially cos we were always coming from behind

[slaman29]

It's going to be an exciting weekend in La Liga for sure. Betis having their little party, so well done there, Barca trying to confirm mathematically their place in next season's champions league (and fans like me wondering what would have happened if we went on to meet Rangers in final of Europa).

I also look forward to Monday when Atletico will not give Real the guard of honor lol

[LTU_btc]

I've been thinking for long what result to put on Levante - Real Sociedad game. Levante recently had some good performances, despite that it doesn't reflects very well on results and now every game for them is do or die if they want to stay in league. Meanwhile Sociedad still fighting for places in UEFA cups, maybe even in Champions league, but their recent results isn't good. After all I decided to go with 1:1 draw, unless I will make last minute change. But since I already jinxed, most likely I will get 0 points for this game .

I also look forward to Monday when Atletico will not give Real the guard of honor lol

Damn, you confused with Monday, but then I realized that in your time zone it will be Monday, while in Europe it still will be Sunday .

[casperBGD]

~snip

A bit off topic, but last night just found a way to beef up their scores even more... getting to qualification against:
-  PSG at 78th minute of 2nd leg.
-  Chelsea 90+6th minute 2nd leg
-  City 90+5th minute 2nd leg

one friend said to me, but they were not able to turnaround Barca on 0:4, yeah, it would be too much, or not worth a try, since that game was practically just for their mutual score, nothing to decide on Championship
will be interesting to see their play against Atletico, title trophy is already here, they do not need points, but do not want to lose, and Atletico is fighting for CL spot, is this a better match than Barca vs Betis?

[buwaytress]

~snip

A bit off topic, but last night just found a way to beef up their scores even more... getting to qualification against:
-  PSG at 78th minute of 2nd leg.
-  Chelsea 90+6th minute 2nd leg
-  City 90+5th minute 2nd leg

one friend said to me, but they were not able to turnaround Barca on 0:4, yeah, it would be too much, or not worth a try, since that game was practically just for their mutual score, nothing to decide on Championship
will be interesting to see their play against Atletico, title trophy is already here, they do not need points, but do not want to lose, and Atletico is fighting for CL spot, is this a better match than Barca vs Betis?

Ancelotti himself didn't seem too perturbed by the result actually. Funny that that was one of the last matches against a "big team" where they were the favourites and they got hammered pretty badly.

I definitely think the derby should be at least interesting to watch, and best thing is EPL's last game ends before that. Simeone's defence of the title was utterly humiliating this season, they may just want to take it out on Real.

[Trofo]

~snip

A bit off topic, but last night just found a way to beef up their scores even more... getting to qualification against:
-  PSG at 78th minute of 2nd leg.
-  Chelsea 90+6th minute 2nd leg
-  City 90+5th minute 2nd leg

one friend said to me, but they were not able to turnaround Barca on 0:4, yeah, it would be too much, or not worth a try, since that game was practically just for their mutual score, nothing to decide on Championship
will be interesting to see their play against Atletico, title trophy is already here, they do not need points, but do not want to lose, and Atletico is fighting for CL spot, is this a better match than Barca vs Betis?

Ancelotti himself didn't seem too perturbed by the result actually. Funny that that was one of the last matches against a "big team" where they were the favourites and they got hammered pretty badly.

I definitely think the derby should be at least interesting to watch, and best thing is EPL's last game ends before that. Simeone's defence of the title was utterly humiliating this season, they may just want to take it out on Real.

I actually believe that 4:0 hammering by Barca is a realistic result and that most of those other turnarounds should have ended with result like this. I watched a lot of Real this season and they are playing like shit vast majority of the game and then they salvage it all in the last 10 minutes. Usually their opponent also misses a couple of sitters and that leaves them in touching distance. I don't know if it is luck, belief or something else but obviously it is working for them.

[slaman29]

I also look forward to Monday when Atletico will not give Real the guard of honor lol

Damn, you confused with Monday, but then I realized that in your time zone it will be Monday, while in Europe it still will be Sunday .

Lol yes, we unlucky beings living 7 hours ahead of our favorite football games. The worst is the ones that play at "9pm" because it's 4am for us, so either you try to stay up, or wake up early, but for me I'm usually working at that time or finish work just before that, or start work 6am, so it's like God just wants to punish me for liking football.

And mostly, they always play the best games at this time lol

Ancelotti himself didn't seem too perturbed by the result actually. Funny that that was one of the last matches against a "big team" where they were the favourites and they got hammered pretty badly.

I definitely think the derby should be at least interesting to watch, and best thing is EPL's last game ends before that. Simeone's defence of the title was utterly humiliating this season, they may just want to take it out on Real.

I actually believe that 4:0 hammering by Barca is a realistic result and that most of those other turnarounds should have ended with result like this. I watched a lot of Real this season and they are playing like shit vast majority of the game and then they salvage it all in the last 10 minutes. Usually their opponent also misses a couple of sitters and that leaves them in touching distance. I don't know if it is luck, belief or something else but obviously it is working for them.

It was wonderful to get such big odds against Real in that match, and more weird, it was the worst odds in Clasico we have had I can ever remember. And we finally won and won big.

I have to say Trofo is right, stats wise also Real in Europe this season is the biggest overperformers, as in getting goals and points far more than they should.

They used up a lot of luck for sure, and it was supposed to finish in semis, but the Italian boss has sold his soul to the devil 

[buwaytress]

I actually believe that 4:0 hammering by Barca is a realistic result and that most of those other turnarounds should have ended with result like this. I watched a lot of Real this season and they are playing like shit vast majority of the game and then they salvage it all in the last 10 minutes. Usually their opponent also misses a couple of sitters and that leaves them in touching distance. I don't know if it is luck, belief or something else but obviously it is working for them.

It was wonderful to get such big odds against Real in that match, and more weird, it was the worst odds in Clasico we have had I can ever remember. And we finally won and won big.

I have to say Trofo is right, stats wise also Real in Europe this season is the biggest overperformers, as in getting goals and points far more than they should.

They used up a lot of luck for sure, and it was supposed to finish in semis, but the Italian boss has sold his soul to the devil 

Yeah, I think I recall putting Barca for a win with 1.5 handicap, thought it would be just enough but Real really have been playing poor.

In fact, among the "giants" of their respective leagues, Juventus, Real/Barca, Bayern have all been shocking in almost every game I've watched at least for the first half season. Barca really improved post Xavi and Real, Bayern also had their bright spots but in general, you switch on and watch and you're wondering how on earth these teams cost a lot of money put together.

The overperforming stats thing is also something I believe in somewhat, but Liverpool have now entered 5th season overperforming, (even last season with our lowest expected goals ratio under Klopp, and lowest expected points, we still managed to outperform). I used to fear the season when we "return to the mean" but with the squad getting stronger than ever, I think our "expected" stats rise, so it's okay to underperform a little.

[TheClownSong]

Well there are 4 dates left and everything is still open in this League, obviously taking out the champion.
Let's see how Villarreal focus on the tournament again as they need to enter Europe again after their magical participation in this year's Champions League.

Vilarreal current position now on 7th rank and they must struggle to up rank this position till end of competition so they could participate in Europe league next cycle. with 2 win 2 lose and 1 draw in their 5 last match, its risky enough because points differences with other club was so thin. team must focus on remaining matches and have to win to get their position to europe league.

[tomahawk9]

I actually believe that 4:0 hammering by Barca is a realistic result and that most of those other turnarounds should have ended with result like this.

yeah we got our asses kicked by Xavi that day, but that game was the outlier of the season for both Barcelona and Madrid (although, losing to Sheriff was really something).

If we talk about overpeforming, then Barcelona's 4:0 totally enters the top 3 this season. Madrid dominated Chelsea in the first leg and had a close game in the second leg, we had an awful game at Paris but then we crushed PSG at the Bernabeu, we had a 50/50 game at the Etihad, then got outplayed by City at home but we still managed to comeback. Honestly, 44+ goal difference in the league and champions with a 15-point gap lead, Benz and Vini are at the top in both goals and assists, Madrid's 5th CL final in 9 years, can hardly call it overperforming, it's the bookies that keep underestimating us and everyone believes the thirteen-time european champions is the underdog    bookies are making bank thx to madrid, well played bookies, well played lol

Anyhow, went for a draw in Betis v Barcelona. I didn't put this game in any of my parlays/bets but i believe there's good value in BTTS and Over 2.5 as this was correct in six out of the last seven head-to-head, and in those 6 games the over 4.5 goals was correct... We could see a high supply of goals today 🧐

[Trofo]

I actually believe that 4:0 hammering by Barca is a realistic result and that most of those other turnarounds should have ended with result like this.

yeah we got our asses kicked by Xavi that day, but that game was the outlier of the season for both Barcelona and Madrid (although, losing to Sheriff was really something).

If we talk about overpeforming, then Barcelona's 4:0 totally enters the top 3 this season. Madrid dominated Chelsea in the first leg and had a close game in the second leg, we had an awful game at Paris but then we crushed PSG at the Bernabeu, we had a 50/50 game at the Etihad, then got outplayed by City at home but we still managed to comeback. Honestly, 44+ goal difference in the league and champions with a 15-point gap lead, Benz and Vini are at the top in both goals and assists, Madrid's 5th CL final in 9 years, can hardly call it overperforming, it's the bookies that keep underestimating us and everyone believes the thirteen-time european champions is the underdog    bookies are making bank thx to madrid, well played bookies, well played lol

Anyhow, went for a draw in Betis v Barcelona. I didn't put this game in any of my parlays/bets but i believe there's good value in BTTS and Over 2.5 as this was correct in six out of the last seven head-to-head, and in those 6 games the over 4.5 goals was correct... We could see a high supply of goals today 🧐

Not gonna argue Real's performances with Madrid fan. You obviously keep a much closer eye at all things Madrid, above was just my take from the games I have seen. I did watch both games against City though and I am quite sure anybody neutral would say that City had to win that with couple of goals to spare. Champions League really is Real's playground and it shows when things get close.

I agree both to score is the way to go in Barca game, should be quite a few goals in this one.

[LTU_btc]

Damn, what a game. I think that only Alba can score such goals. And what a connection between him and Alves, like in best Barca times. Draw probably would reflect this game best, but football isn't always fair. I already didn't beleived that my bets on Barca win and over 2.5 will pass.
@tomahawk9, I tend to agree with Trofo that City had to go through and game at Etihad wasn't 50/50. But City can blame themselves for choking in such way. And as said above, Champions league is definitely Real playground.